AFTDA @theAFTDA
Australian Frontotemporal Dementia Association - Care, Support, Cure. To find out more, please visit our website. theaftd.org.au Australia Joined August 2016-
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Did you know, #Dementia doesn’t just affect the elderly? For more information on younger onset dementia, check out this link - bit.ly/YODweb
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Interested in making your environment more dementia-friendly? Local community organisations from around Australia are encouraged to apply for funding through Dementia Australia to assist them in becoming more inclusive of people living with #dementia - bit.ly/dfcgrants
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#Carers of people with #dementia ... our video has tips on looking after yourself, too. youtube.com/watch?v=2n1Aov…
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We are so excited about the new Melbourne #Dementia Research Centre, which which will bring together Australia’s best scientists in a collaboration between @TheFlorey & @UniMelb. The aim is improved diagnostics, treatments & ultimately a cure. alumni.unimelb.edu.au/hope-dementia-…
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Melissa Kettle National Clinical Coordinator of Australian FTD Association taking us through national carer support groups @theAFTDA
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We are delighted to launch our revamped web hub for carers and family members today: mndassociation.org/for-carers #MND #kennedysdisease
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Greg Kelly is determined to make a difference in the wake of his FTD diagnosis & he's taking his campaign worldwide: vimeo.com/230706793
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One week until our annual #ftd information day #carers & families @BrainMind_Usyd Tues 31st Oct - late registration still avail #endftd
One week until our annual #ftd information day #carers & families @BrainMind_Usyd Tues 31st Oct - late registration still avail #endftd
Greg Kelly completes the Australian leg of his world tour: m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Lw5O… Support Kells via Facebook - Kells Ride. Next stop NZ!
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Our name change to Dementia Australia recognises the support we give to all people diagnosed with all types of #dementia.
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People with #dementia have a right to #rehabilitation - Prof Linda Clare #BeTheChange2017
People with #dementia have a right to #rehabilitation - Prof Linda Clare #BeTheChange2017
Great to see the peak dementia body taking actives steps to including all types of dementia! @AlzheimersAus
Great to see the peak dementia body taking actives steps to including all types of dementia! @AlzheimersAus
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Very exciting to see the new name 4 @AlzheimersAus - "Dementia Australia"! Inclusion for all people living with #Dementia #BeTheChange2017
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This podcast from @theMJA is an excellent primer on bvFTD. Share to spread awareness: bit.ly/2wOZryd #ThinkFTD @Sydney_Uni
Only 2 weeks til the annual @Frontier_Usyd FTD information and support day for families and carers. To register: sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/new…
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ICYMI: Retweet this FTD factsheet & help raise awareness of the devastating financial consequences that families impacted by FTD are facing.
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Annual costs associated w/ FTD = nearly 2x more than annual costs of #Alzheimers. Read our study in @GreenJournal: bit.ly/2yoXdu5
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An easy way to educate others about the devastating financial impact of FTD- share these FTD facts to social media: bit.ly/2y4yY2U
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670+ responded to our survey about the economic strain placed on them by FTD. Please retweet the study results: bit.ly/2yoXdu5
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